Senior Product Engineering Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. 

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. 

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective: SkyWater is hiring a Senior Product Engineering Manager for our Austin, TX site.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Manage the Wafer Inspection and Defect Density team for the Austin site, which is responsible for operations and applications, line health monitoring, and baseline defect improvement.
• Lead a team of engineers, section managers, operators and technicians.
• Utilize structured problem solving methods (8D, DMAIC, …) to lead or participate in cross functional teams that enhance yield and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to streamline operations and improve key defect metrics.
• Respond quickly and decisively to defect events and excursions to minimize impact, and drive comprehensive corrective and preventative actions.
• Implement risk-based monitoring regimes to prevent or minimize events through early detection.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal maintenance teams to meet equipment uptime goals.
• Mentor leaders. Develop and guide them where needed.
• Define and execute long term strategy for the group (tool and systems roadmap, cost, support needs, organization, staffing, succession planning, key metrics, projects, global benchmarking, collaboration, etc.).
• Resolve technical and personnel-related issues within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• A technology-related BS degree.
• 10 years relevant experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing and unit process modules, operations and engineering management, defect metrology, yield modeling, physical/elemental analysis, and 6-sigma methods
• Track record of formal high-performance team leadership, including goal management, planning, group development, budgeting, performance reviews, hiring/termination, and cross-functional collaboration
• High internal drive with the ability to own, prioritize and perform under pressure
• Possession of high integrity, accountability, good work ethic, respect for people, and ability to handle conflicts, inspire, develop, empower, and motivate
• Positive demeanor in tough, demanding environment
• Demonstrated good communication and audience-targeted presentation skills to higher level management up to EVP
• Developed skills in:
  - Goal setting and project management
  - Critical thinking and problem solving
  - Communication and Presentations
  - Innovative thinking
  - Proactiveness and multitasking
  - Risk management
  - Mentoring
  - Strategic planning

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market. 

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [email protected]. 

EOE, including disability/vets